chapter 3 test Flashcards
pompa diaboli literal and church meaning
literal - displays of satan
church - anti culture
catchumens
unbaptized people who are preparing to receive all of the sacraments of christian initiation
catechumenate
two - 3 year period of study about jesus and the christian faith in the early church. could not celebrate SOI until after catechumenate
catechists
teachers of the faith, ordained ministers and lay people who help make christian disciples
RCIA
rite of christian initiation for adults, any person is inititaed into Church
RBC
rite of baptism of children - process by which infants are initiated into Churc, after which catechesis takes place
enlightenment
synonym for baptism -> we are called to be the light for others
baptism of desire
catechumens who die before receiving the sacrament of baptism receive forgiveness of their sins and experience God’s saving mercy (still get into heaven)
baptism of blood
martyrs receive forgiveness for their sins and experience God’s saving mercy if they had not yet been baptized by water
baptistery
the area around the baptismal font , usually in front of Church
original sin
the fallen state of human nature which all generations of people are born, Jesus came ot save us from it
sacred chrism
oil that is blessed by the bishop, it is used for baptism, confirmation, and holy orders
moral virtues
virtues acquired trhougyh human effort and with the help of God’s grace.
theological virtues
faith(belief in and personal knowledge of God), hope( trust in God’s salvation), charity ( love of God and neighbor)
sacramental
a sacred sign (objects, places actions) that resemble the sacraments. for baptism : blessing of the baptismal water, renewal of the baptsimal promises at easter vigil